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Hi Larry and Daniel,

This might interest you. I have had a closer look at my Waltham pocket watch, though it has similar specifications to a railway issue watch i.e. large hands and a very clear dial. The watch also has a secure setting system for setting the hands which needs the bezel removed to operate a clutch lever. The case isn't very robust and shows little wear the glass being a standard domed one about 1mm thick, also the locomotive depicted on the case back. Did railways issue such watches? Did retailers sell railway type watches albeit in fancier rolled gold cases to the general public?

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I do also own a British Railway Western Region issued pocket watch. This watch I would expect to see in what might be called a 'Working Watch'; as well as clear hands and dial a heavy gunmetal case with a high bezel that allows a 4mm thick flat glass to be fitted. Also references to the watches owner on case and dial to reduce the chances of theft.

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I don't collect watches but along with the albert and medallion they came my way in way of work. I kept them because of my interest in railways.

Take care Tony.